Jerry Hollie Liles

Jerry Hollie Liles was born January 11, 1938 in Des Arc, Arkansas. He was the son of the late Hollie Foy Liles and Lucille Holloway Liles. Jerry left this earth to go home to the Lord on Wednesday, September 2, 2015, at the age of 77 years. He was a faithful member of Little Creek Missionary Baptist Church in Sheridan. Jerry graduated from White Hall High School in 1957. He retired in 1994 from Southwestern Bell and AT&T with 37 years of service. Jerry enjoyed fishing and spending time outdoors; camping, fishing and cutting firewood. He could spend hours talking with his family and friends about his youth and his fishing trips. He will be missed by many but he leaves behind rich memories of his love for God, his family and country. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hollie and Lucille Liles of Redfield; brother, Jimmy Liles of Sheridan; sister, Daphna Liles Edwards of Greenbrier. Survivors include his loving wife and best friend of 57 years, Ellen Liles; son, Scott (Jeanie) Liles of Hot Springs; son, Todd (Renee) Liles of Sheridark. and daughter, Melissa (Roger) Harris of Sheridan. His grandchildren; Nicole (BJ) Grisham of Lead Hill, AR, Brian Liles of Bryant, Caleb (Lindsay) Liles of Vilonia, Tori Liles of Little Rock, Ryan Harris of Sheridan and Rhett Harris of Sheridan and four great-grandchildren; sister, Donna (Ray) Bryan of Mabelvale, Ark.; his extended family and many friends. Special thanks to Gentiva Hospice of Hot Springs and to Sarah, his nurse. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, September 5, 2015 at Little Creek Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. John Mooney and Bro. Tyler Campbell officiating. Memorials may be made to the building fund at Little Creek Missionary Baptist Church, 2163 Grant 74, Sheridan, Ark. 72150. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, Sheridan (870) 942-1306. www.memorialgardenssheridan.com.